Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Caterpillar 259D3
The Caterpillar 259D3 is the bigger machine by 6,622kg.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 259D3 is the bigger machine by 6,622kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Caterpillar 259D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 8987 lb 4076 kg |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | - | 73.2 hp 54.6 kW |
| Tipping Load | - | 5745 lb 2610 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | - | 2010 lb 915 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | - | 4965 lb 2252 kg |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Caterpillar 259D3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the 259D3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,622kg
Groundworks crews and hire yards use this loader for truck loading, grading and moving material where lift height matters. Its suspended undercarriage and rubber tracks spread the load, which suits lawns, reinstatement work and soft ground. Two-speed travel helps it move quickly between tasks on the same site.
Full 259D3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Caterpillar 259D3?
The Caterpillar 259D3 is the bigger machine by 6,622kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Caterpillar 259D3 is a a vertical-lift compact track loader on rubber tracks..
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